Chapter 57

"Thank you, Mr. Garcia. I've already had something to eat, so I'll skip the festivities."

She hadn't told McNeil when she moved out of his house, but she doubted he

cared.

After all, she'd come to Curtis's company without McNeil knowing a thing.

His childhood crush-his little darling—was here, and if she showed up, it would probably just ruin his mood.

They were already on the verge of divorce. There was no point in making things more difficult for each other. Better to part ways with some dignity.

"Alright, then."

Curtis sounded a little disappointed. He'd hoped to introduce Victoria to Violet as well.

Both women were financial prodigies-he thought they could really learn from each other.

Violet glanced at Curtis. She'd just overheard him making a call to "Victoria." So Curtis was clearly on Victoria's side, which left Violet feeling a little sour. With McNeil here, Victoria's presence would only spoil the atmosphere.

"Do you need something else?"

face, McNeil thought he

to introduce someone to you today. She's a rare talent-I haven't met anyone like

he was talking about Victoria and shot a quick glance at McNeil- but

If McNeil had recommended Victoria for

his expression said he couldn't

Violet asked, testing the waters-and watching McNeil

incredibly sharp. She's my new assistant- actually started two days

coolly. "So you've been acting strange lately because of

curious glance, then

how it

Technologies all on her own- McNeil had

be joking about her with

on

perfectly well: even if she and McNeil were childhood friends, Victoria was still his wife paper. No matter how indifferent McNeil was, he'd never let Victoria make a fool of him in front

hide a thing. "I'm

so maybe I'll introduce you guys

bit back a smile, unable to hide her

Now this was juicy.

Victoria was working at

best friend behind his

certain that McNeil had no

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